Definitions
- Describing an action taken to prevent or forestall something. - Referring to a statement or decision made with authority and finality. - Talking about a tone or manner that is commanding, dictatorial, or dismissive.
- Referring to a command or order that must be obeyed without question. - Describing a tone or manner that is abrupt, imperious, or demanding. - Talking about a legal challenge that cannot be appealed or reversed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a tone or manner that is authoritative and commanding.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to a legal challenge or objection.
- 3Both words convey a sense of finality or conclusiveness in their actions or decisions.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Preemptory is more commonly used than peremptory in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Preemptory emphasizes prevention or forestalling, while peremptory emphasizes command or demand.
- 3Connotation: Preemptory can have a negative connotation of being dismissive or overbearing, while peremptory can have a positive connotation of being decisive or resolute.
- 4Legal context: In legal contexts, peremptory is used to describe a challenge or objection that cannot be appealed or reversed, while preemptory is not used in this sense.
Remember this!
Preemptory and peremptory are synonyms that share similarities in their authoritative and commanding tone. However, preemptory emphasizes prevention or forestalling, while peremptory emphasizes command or demand. Additionally, preemptory can have a negative connotation of being dismissive or overbearing, while peremptory can have a positive connotation of being decisive or resolute. In legal contexts, peremptory is used to describe a challenge or objection that cannot be appealed or reversed, while preemptory is not used in this sense.
